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BM-30 Smerch vs PHL-03

BM-30 Smerch vs PHL-03 at a glance — weight 43,700 vs 43,000 kg, range 850 vs 650 km, crew 4 members vs 4.

BM-30 Smerch multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-30 Smerch
PHL-03 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇳 PHL-03
Specifications
BM-30 Smerch PHL-03
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Heavy self-propelled 300 mm multiple rocket launcher Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise Norinco
Number produced 550 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 43.7 tons 43.0 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 850 km 650 km
Length -- m 12.00 m
Width -- m 3.00 m
Height -- m 3.00 m
Crew 4 members 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BM-30 Smerch PHL-03
Main armament 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets)
Secondary weapon 12-round launch tube cluster --
Engine -- Diesel engine, 500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the BM-30 Smerch or PHL-03?
The BM-30 Smerch has a longer operational range at 850 km compared to the PHL-03's 650 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-30 Smerch or PHL-03?
The BM-30 Smerch is heavier at 43.7 tons combat weight compared to the PHL-03's 43.0 tons.
How many crew members do the BM-30 Smerch and PHL-03 require?
Both the BM-30 Smerch and PHL-03 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the BM-30 Smerch and PHL-03?
The BM-30 Smerch is armed with 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) while the PHL-03 carries 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets) as its main armament.